45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
August 15, 2026 – August 16, 2026
The historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will blossom into color and flavor for the 45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, 2026. This event features over 150 Booths of American made arts, crafts, foods and live music. Admission is free, handicap accessible, held rain or shine and friendly pets are welcome on leash at this seaside New England event.
SATURDAY | AUGUST 15th | 9 AM-6 PM
7:30am-11am – Pancake Breakfast by the Rotary Club of Gloucester
9am-6pm – Festival Opens: Arts, Crafts, Food Booths & Kid’s Area
ENTERTAINMENT:
9:00am-11am – Chris Taylor
11am-2pm – Jonee Earthquake Band
12pm-3pm – Captain Jack, Pirate
3pm-6pm – The Ride- Cover Band
*Helen’s Willow Wind will be roving the Festival grounds, enchanting guests with her
award winning flute music.
SUNDAY| AUGUST 16th | 9 AM-5 PM
9am-5pm – Festival Opens: Arts, Crafts, Food Booths & Kid’s Area
9am-2pm – North Shore Old Car Club displays dozens of antique/classic autos
ENTERTAINMENT:
10am until…. Children’s Entertainment by Pirate Man Danwith his Bubble Ship
12pm-3pm – Captain Jack, Pirate
11am-2pm – The Ride- Cover Band
2pm-5pm – Granite Planet
*Helen’s Willow Wind will be roving the Festival grounds, enchanting guests with her
award winning flute music.
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